[Center][h2]Gain Greshh[/h2][/center]

“Alright. We need to take this slowly. That low wall over there is our last cover spot. If we can sneak to it, we might be able to duck behind it before anyone notices. From there, we’ll be exposed, but if we go one at a time, we might be able to cover each other...” As I speak, one of the drones flies over the courtyard and hovers, facing our direction. It’s photoreceptor glows blew, and it projects a large hologram down.

[Center][h2]Jorg Sucal[/h2][/center]

My hologram smiles down towards the alleyway where the rebels are hiding. “Come on out. It is pointless to hide any longer. It’s alright. I just want to talk.”

[Center][h2]Hayden Twilight[/h2][/center]

I sneer. “Yeah, I totally believe that.”

[Center][h2]Gavin Greshh[/h2][/center]

“Doesn’t matter. He sees us. If we don’t come out, he’ll send more drones in after us, or worse.” I glance out towards the generator. “Walk slowly and calmly to the wall. If this becomes a fight, take cover. Mandos and Revolution lay down blaster fire while you, me, and Jude do our thing.”

[Center][h2]Hayden Twilight[/h2][/center]

I nod. “Stay behind me, kid.” I push Jude behind me protectively. I glance at Temari. “Maybe have some of your guys hang back. If a fight does break out, maybe they can circle around and flank. Worse case, we’ll need someone to run back to base and tell them the plan if off.”

[Center][h2]Gavin Greshh[/h2][/center]

“It won’t come to that! Now, come on!” The frustration at being so throughly cornered brings an edge to my voice. With a deep breath, I step out of the ally and walk towards the wall. Close behind me are Hayden and Vette, then Jude and the Revolution.

[Center][h2]Jorg Sucal[/h2][/center]

“You have fought well. I admire the lengths you go through to accomplish your goals. Unfortunately, your plans end here.” At those words, there is a heavy clanking, and two Sith Hunter droids walk out from opposite sides of the courtyard, weapons ready. “Don’t worry. They are in defensive mode. They will only attack if you approach any further than that wall.”

[Center][h2]Hayden Twilight[/h2][/center]

“Why such hesitation? Why not set them to kill us all now?”

[Center][h2]Jorg Sucal[/h2][/center]

My eye twitches at seeing Hayden Twilight, one of if not my most hated enemy. “Because I am feeling generous at the moment. There is no need for further bloodshed. My victory is secure. Turn around and go home, and I will spare your lives.” 

[Center][h2]Gavin Greshh[/h2][/center]

“The Force still flows through us all, Sucal! As long as that is so, you are nowhere close to victory!”

[Center][h2]Jorg Sucal[/h2][/center]

I am about to speak, but I feel a tap on my shoulder, and I step aside. My hologram is replaced by a tall, slender woman.

[Center][h2]Carice Malori[/h2][/center]

“That will be rectified soon enough. The Tempest Eye is within reach. All we have to do now is reach out and take it.” I turn away from the holo projector and whisper to Sucal, “They are defiant to the end, my lord. They will not surrender. You know this.”


[Center][h2]Jorg Sucal[/h2][/center]

“Then they will die.” I lift the remote controlling the droids to my mouth. “Hold position. Eliminate anyone who comes close to the generator.” I lock in the command and place the remote down. I then step up to the projector again. “So, what will it be? Surrender or death?”